For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 800 students in Sterlington, LA.
The top-ranked public school in Sterlington, LA is Sterlington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterlington, LA public school have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Sterlington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sterlington, LA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterlington Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9040 Highway 165 North
Sterlington, LA 71280
(318) 432-2050
Sterlington, LA 71280
(318) 432-2050
Gr: PK-5 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sterlington, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Sterlington, LA include Sterlington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sterlington?
1 public schools are located in Sterlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterlington?
Sterlington public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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